Search Senior Cost Accountant Employer Black Bear Talent Location Staunton, Virginia, United States Salary
USD 65,000.00
- 80,000.00 per year Posted 1 Oct 2026 Closes 31 Oct 2026 Reference pHkm29IFOQ8v View more categories View fewer categories Job role Accountant Sector Accounting
- Public practice Experience level Qualified accountant Apply (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
Send job Job Details Black Bear Talent is recruiting for a Senior-Level Cost Accountant. The Cost Accountant will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and reconciling inventory and cost standards, including both manufacturing and overhead expenses. This individual will play a key role in monitoring daily financial activity and supporting overall business performance by building and refining systems used to collect, analyze, validate, and report financial data. This position is a direct hire with our client. Key Responsibilities
- Support month-end close activities related to cost analysis and reporting, including margin evaluation
- Establish and maintain standard costs for materials and labor
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of cost accounting systems and processes
- Review production costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
- Monitor and reconcile inventory balances, ensuring accuracy at month-end
- Recommend and implement process improvements and corrective actions as needed
- Partner with leadership to support annual audit activities
- Help ensure financial reporting goals and deadlines are achieved
- Maintain accurate documentation of financial transactions and records
- Assist in coordinating and overseeing annual physical inventory processes Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in a Cost Accountant or Senior Accountant role
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, along with experience using ERP systems and databases
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manage large data sets
- In-depth understanding of cost accounting methodologies and best practices
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field Preferred Experience
- 5+ years of accounting experience, with a focus on cost accounting
- Background in manufacturing environments, including ERP-based inventory management and valuation
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting
- Self-directed with strong organizational and project management capabilities Work schedule Day shift Benefits Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Apply (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) Send job Apply (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
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